In The Lord of the Rings, Aragorn enlists the help of the King of the Dead, a character with a millennia-long history predating the events of The Return of the King. The King of the Dead played a pivotal role in Aragorn’s triumph at Pelennor Fields, where his spectral army vanquished the Corsairs of Umbar, […]
Sauron, an iconic villain in The Lord of the Rings, wasn’t always the chief malefactor in Tolkien’s lore. Before the events of The Lord of the Rings unfolded, there was another malevolent force vying for control over Middle-earth. The enduring debate among fans over the power struggle between Morgoth and Sauron, the two paramount villains […]
Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated Lord of the Rings movie, “The War of the Rohirrim,” slated for release in 2024, holds the promise of not only serving as an exciting addition to the franchise but also as a potential enhancer of Peter Jackson’s iconic trilogy, which concluded more than 20 years ago. The animated format of […]
The eagerly anticipated release of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ in 2024 is poised to reshape our perception of a key Tolkien character, delivering an immersive and detailed backstory. Unlike its live-action predecessors, this animated film unfolds approximately 250 years before the events of the iconic trilogy, venturing into unexplored […]
Saruman’s transformation into an antagonist in The Lord of the Rings was a gradual process rooted in his ancient history and personal aspirations. As one of Middle-earth’s oldest beings, Saruman, originally known as Curunír, belonged to the Maiar, divine spirits created by Eru Ilúvatar. His apprenticeship under Aulë, the Valar associated with crafting, played a […]